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Francona: Torre Is a Gentleman

Outgoing Yankees manager gets respect, support from fans and rivals alike

By Katherine Thompson, Newser Staff

Posted Oct 19, 2007 3:51 AM CDT

(Newser) – After Joe Torre rejected the Yankees' offer of a $5 million one-year contract yesterday, supporters came out of the woodwork in the unlikeliest of places: the Red Sox dugout. Boston manager Terry Francona called Torre a "gentleman," and knuckleballer Tim Wakefield said he... Read full story »

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